They were the only Lehigh Valley players named to the team, and the first Liberty teammates named to the all-star squad in the same year since Matt Szmakowski and Mike Hartenstine in 1971.

The last Liberty player to participate in the Big 33 was Jim Villani in 1976.

"I'm excited, can't wait," Morales said. "I finally get to play in Hershey in front of the biggest crowd ever. It's against Ohio, a big rival. We haven't won in a couple of years. We want to help set the tone for P.A."

Morales was selected as a linebacker, Lee as a defensive back, the same positions at which both were selected as first-team members on the Associated Press Class 4A state and Morning Call all-area teams.

Morales, who has verbally committed to Rutgers University, had team-highs in solo tackles with 49 and assists with 33, but the punishing linebacker did not play in the Hurricanes' 49-10 loss to McKeesport in the PIAA Class 4A championship game on Dec. 10 at HersheyPark Stadium.

He was suspended for one game for allegedly throwing a punch in the 'Canes' 14-12 Eastern finals victory over North Penn the week before. That spoiled his first-ever chance to play in Hershey, but Liberty coach Tim Moncman said he always believed that Morales would be chosen for the Big 33.

"He's a guy who can play linebacker, move up to play defensive end and rush the passer," Moncman said. "He deserves it. He worked his butt off to get to where he is at. I told him, "You finally get to play in Hershey.' "

Morales is 6-2, 255 pounds, and Moncman believes he may get even bigger and stronger.

Lee is just 6-0, 180, but was a playmaker on both sides of the ball. He had 872 yards total offense with 16 touchdowns and had a team-high six interceptions with two blocked field-goal attempts and one extra-point block.

"Andrew was a big surprise," Moncman said. "I thought him or Rich Jarnagin [tight end, linebacker] had a shot. I thought that what would go against Andrew was the fact that he wasn't getting any Division I looks. He is a heck of an athlete and he deserves it."

Lee verbally committed to Division I-AA Towson on Saturday, and has also said that he will turn up his intensity in the weight room in preparation for the showdown against Ohio's best.

"If you play in Pennsylvania or Ohio, the one game you want to play in is the Big 33 game," Lee said. "I owe a lot to coach [Dick] Beck of North Penn. He put in great words for me. I just really appreciate it.

"I've been working non-stop since I heard. You are on one of the biggest stages you can be on in high school, no matter where you live in the country. No Super Bowl has ever been played without a Big 33 player, so that tells you how special it is."